Mase, born Mason Durell Betha, is an American rapper, songwriter, and pastor. He rose to fame during the mid-1990s as a member of the multi-platinum rap group, The Bad Boy Family. Mase has gone on to have a successful solo career, releasing a series of hit rap albums and singles. He has also become a pastor, dedicating himself to helping young people in his community. Read on to learn more about Mase, his career, personal life, and net worth.
Early Life
Mase was born on August 27, 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was raised in Harlem, New York, by his mother and grandmother. At a young age, Mase began writing rhymes and performing in talent shows. He was soon noticed by his neighborhood friend, Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. Mase was then signed to Wallace’s Bad Boy Records label in 1996.
Career
Mase’s debut album, Harlem World, was released in 1997 and sold over five million copies, making it one of the fastest-selling rap albums of all time. The album featured the hit singles “Feel So Good” and “What You Want,” which both reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He followed up the success of his debut album with the release of his sophomore album, Double Up, in 1999. The album featured the hit single “Take What’s Yours” which was a top 10 hit.
Mase then left the rap industry in 1999 to pursue a career in ministry. He returned to the rap game in 2004 with the release of his third album, Welcome Back. The album was a success, reaching the top of the Billboard 200 chart. He then released a series of mixtapes and EPs, before releasing his fourth album, Now We Even, in 2014.
Personal Life
Mase is married to Twyla Betha, with whom he has three children. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where he is a pastor at El Elyon International Church. He is also involved in various outreach programs, such as the Mason Betha Foundation, which works to help young people in his community.
Net Worth
Mase has an estimated net worth of $15 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful rap career, as well as from his various business ventures.
Mase is a multi-faceted individual who has achieved success in the rap industry, as well as in his personal life. He has dedicated himself to helping young people in his community, and has earned a respectable net worth of $15 million.
